Osteopath Bondi Junction
The Movement Philosophy is an integrated allied health clinic inside Elixr Health Clubs, Bondi Junction. Rick Hartley - osteopath and exercise rehabilitation specialist - works with people who are in pain, recovering from injury, or want to move and perform better for longer.
This isn't just treatment and out the door. It's finding out why you're in pain, fixing it, and making sure it stays fixed.
Osteopathic
Treatment
Osteopathy is hands-on diagnosis and treatment of the musculoskeletal system - the muscles, joints, nerves and connective tissue that let you move.
Most people arrive with one of these:
Back pain - acute, chronic, or disc-related
Neck pain and headaches -including tension headaches and cervicogenic headache
Shoulder injuries - rotator cuff, impingement, frozen shoulder
Hip and knee pain - including runners knee, ITB syndrome, hip flexor issues
Sports injuries -sprains, strains, overuse injuries
Postural problems - from desk work, training load, or old injuries that never fully resolved
Sciatica and nerve pain
Treatment is manual, joint mobilisation, joint manipulation , soft tissue work, neural techniques - combined with clear explanation of what's happening and why. No unnecessary jargon. No telling you your spine is a disaster. Just honest, evidence-based care.
Treatment gets you out of pain. Rehabilitation keeps you out of it.
Rick holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation and has spent 30 years working at the intersection of clinical practice and physical performance. The rehab component of your care is structured, progressive and specific to what you actually want to do - whether that's getting back to the gym, running again, playing with your kids, or just carrying groceries without wincing.
This is where being inside Elixr Health Clubs matters. Access to a full gym environment means your rehabilitation happens in the real world - not on a mat in a small room - from day one.
About Rick
Rick Hartley has been working in health and fitness for over 30 years. He studied osteopathic medicine at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London, completing a BSc (Hons) in Osteopathic Medicine, then went on to complete an MSc in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation at St Mary's University, Twickenham.
He is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) - a post-graduate qualification in human movement and biomechanics completed in the United States.
His clinical focus is the overlap between pain science, manual therapy and physical performance. The goal is always the same: get you moving better, and keep you moving better for longer.
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine - British College of Osteopathic Medicine, London
MSc Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation - St Mary's University, Twickenham
Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (FAFS)
AHPRA registered osteopath
30+ years clinical and industry experience
What to Expect
First appointment (40 minutes)
A full case history, physical assessment, hands-on treatment, and a clear plan. You'll leave knowing what's wrong, why it happened, and what we're going to do about it.
Follow-up appointments (40 minutes)
Progress-based treatment and rehabilitation. The plan evolves as you do.
Most people notice meaningful change within two to three sessions. Some need more, some need less. Rick will tell you honestly what to expect for your specific situation to work, no waiting
The Movement Philosophy
Level 2C, 9 Bronte Road
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Situated Inside Elixr Health Clubs: lift to Level 2C,
Just let reception know you’ve arrived and they’ll direct you. Serving patients from Bondi Junction, Bondi, Woollahra, Double Bay, Paddington, Randwick, Coogee and across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Junction
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The difference with Rick was that he had a very proactive, can-do, keep you on the road mentality… ”
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Rick said you can do it, just slowly slowly build up. My back now feels amazing ”
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Rick at The Movement Philosophy has been fantastic. I went in with persistent neck and shoulder pain and left feeling noticeably better, with much less tension and discomfort. He’s skilled, attentive, professional and explains things clearly and provided a thorough between session program. Very grateful for the care and would happily recommend him to others.”
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The difference with Rick was that he had a very proactive, can-do, keep you on the road mentality…”
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Rick not only has an amazing knowledge of the body but more importantly he understands the individual he is treating and advises treatment accordingly. Highly recommended.”
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My shoulder impingement was relieved after one visit. Now after my second, I’m back in the gym and playing tennis. Rick you did what a physio couldn’t.”
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Extensive knowledge and skilks, applied with intelligence and sensitivity”
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Dr. Rick Hartley has been my osteopath for the last seven years. He has managed my recovery from injury and rehabilitation following hospitalisation. His understanding encouragement during treatment has been motivating and supportive while offering a variety of Individually paced Exercises and hands on manipulations to aid pain relief and mobilisation.
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